27 May 2012

A deal between the Federal Government and Australia's richest person, mining magnate Gina Rinehart is causing grief in government circles and a backlash from unions. The agreement allows Ms Rinehart to import 1700 workers to help build a massive iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

23 Nov 2011

Rural libraries used to be all about providing a bit of R and R - reading and research. But rural libraries perform many more functions these days, whether it is book readings for the littlies, talks or presentations on local histories, early language development, a space for mothers' clubs and book clubs, homework centres, even study centres for older Australians.